Temporary binder or loose-sheet holder.



G. P. WIGGINTON. TEMPORARY BINDER 0R LOOSE SHEET HOLDER. APPLICATION EI ED APR. 3. 1914. RENEWED APR. 2

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Patented May 25,

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G. P. WIGGINTON.

TEMPORARY BlNDER 0R LOOSE SHEET HOLDER.

APPLlCATION FILED APR. 3. I914. .RENEWED APR; 24.1915.

Patented May 25, 1915.

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GEORGE E. WIGGINTON, OF KALAIVIAZOO, MICHIGAN.

TEMPORARY BINDER OB. LOOSE-SHEET HOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Iatentetl May 25, 1915.

Application filed April 3, 1914, Serial No. 829,356. Renewed April 24, 1915. Serial No. 22,768.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE I. Vvico n- TON, citizen of the United States, residing at Kalamazoo, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Temporary Binders or Loose-Sheet Holders, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in temporary binders or loose sheet holders.

My improvements relate particularly to the adjusting mechanism.

I have especially designed my improvements for embodiment in temporary binders or loose sheet holders of the type in which the binding strips extend between the covers, such as is shown in United States Letters Patent to Bushong, #851,276, issued April 23, 1907. My improvements may, however, be readily adapted to binders considerably modified in general structure.

The main objects of this invention are: First, to provide in a temporary binder or loose sheet holder an improved adjusting mechanism by means of which the binder may be quickly adjusted to permit the insertion or removal of sheets or leaves or to lock the sheets within the binder. Second, to provide a temporary binder or loose sheet holder having these features which is simple and economical in structure and simple and convenient in operation.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a detail view of a structure embodying my invention with the covers extended, the outer walls of the covers being removed. Fig. II is an enlarged transverse section on a line corresponding to line 22 of Fig. I, parts being shown in full lines. Fig. III is an enlarged detail longitudinal section on a line corresponding to line 33 of Fig. I, the binder being shown closed and sheets being indicated in conventional form therein. Fig. IV is a detail section through the adjusting mechanism on a line corresponding to line 44 of Fig. II. Fig. V is a detail section of the adjusting mechanism on a line corresponding to line 55 of Fig. II, showing details of the locking means. Fig. VI is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 6-6 of Fig. V. Fig. VII is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 77 of Fig. II showing further details of the adjusting mechanism. Fig. VII is a detail section showing the arrangement of the finger piece on the binding strip cross bar. Fig. VIII is a detail outside view of a slightly modified structure embodying the features of my invention with the covers extended, the outer walls of the cover being removed, the feature of the modification being the providing of adjusting mechanisms in both covers. Fig. IX is a detail outside view of a structure embodying a further modification of my invention, the covers being extended and the outer walls being removed. Fig. X is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 101O of Fig. IX. Fig. XI is a detail inside view showing the arrangement of the operating lever. Fig. XII is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 1212 of Fig. IX.

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the covers are designated generally by the numerals 1 and 2. These covers preferably consist of rectangular frames 3 having inner walls 4: and outer walls 5 secured thereto to provide chambers within the cover. The frames are, in practice, preferably of wood, and the inner and outer walls are preferably of sheet metal. The outer walls are faced with a suitable binding 6 of cloth or leather, while the inner walls are usually faced with paper or cloth, no facing for these walls being shown in the accompanying drawing.

The structure illustrated is provided with clamping or binding bars 7 pivotally mounted on hinge members 8 projecting from the ends of the covers. These binding bars are illustrated and described in detail in the Bushong patent hereinbefore referred to. The binding strips 9 extend between the covers and are connected to the cover 1 at 10 and telescope into the other cover. The binding strips are provided with a cross bar 11 having a finger piece 12 pivotally mounted thereon and disposed through a longitudinal slot 13 in the inner wall of the cover. This finger piece, when not in use, may be swung down, as shown in Fig. VII.

The binding strips are arranged through the chambered adjusting slide or adjustable member 14, arranged within the chamber of the cover 2 for longitudinal movement thereof. The adjustable member 14 is provided with openings 15 through which the binding strips extend. The binding strips are secured or clamped to the adjustable member 14 by the cam rod 16 which is journaled in the adjustable -member for rotative and axial movement. This cam rod 16 is flattened at 17 and when this flattened portion is turned to the bindingstrips the binding strips may be freely adjusted longitudinally. When the binding strips are released they may be extended by pulling the covers apart. To retract or tighten the binding strips the finger piece 12 is used to draw the clamping bars against the sheets. To secure the binding strips in their adjusted position and to apply further stress thereto the clamping member 16 is turned, which may be done from the outside of the coverby means of the key shown in dotted lines in Fig. I.

The cam rod is provided with pinions 18 which coact with racks 19 on the cover so that as the cam rod is turned to engage the binding strips the binding strips are clamped to the adjustable member 14 and the continued rotation of the clamping member moves the adjustable member toward the outer end of the cover, thus supplying stress to the binding strips. The member 16 is held in its adjusted positions by means of the locking ratchet or member 20, which coacts with pins 21 on the adjustable member 14, the cam member 14 being moved longitudinally to engage and disengage this locking means. This longitudinal movement is effected by pushing in with the key to disengage the locking members, and the spring 22 causes the locking members to engage when the cam member is released. The racks 19 are of such width as to permit this longitudinal movement of the cam member without disengaging the racks and pinion. v

Guide plates 23 are arranged at the ends of the slide and are provided with slots 24 into which the ournals 25 of the cam member project. The ends of the slots serve as stops to limit the movement of the adjustable member. The cover frame is provided with a slot 26 for the introduction of the key. With the parts thus arranged the binding strips may be quickly adjusted to permit the insertion or removal of sheets or leaves in any quantity from a single sheet to the capacity of the binder. The binder may,

if desired, be provided with a flexible back strip, such as that shown in the Bushong patent referred to. As such back strip forms no part of my present invention I do not illustrate or describe the same herein.

In Fig. VIII I show a slight modification consisting of a binding strip adjusting screw 34 in the cover 1, the adjusting mechanism in the other cover being the same as that illustrated in Figs. I to VII inclusive. The screw 34 is arranged longitudinally of the cover and engages a nut 35.0n the cross bar 36 to which the binding strips 9 are connected. This screw is adjusted by means of a key, the arrangement of parts being substantially the same as that shown in the Bushong patent before referred to.

In the modification shown in Figs. to

XII the cam member 16 is operated by means of the lever 38 which extends through a slot 39 in a wall of the cover. The slot is provided with a lateral notch 40 constituting a keeper for the lever when it is thrown to its locking position. The operation of the device is substantially the same as that of the structure shown in Figs. I to VII, except that it is operated by means of the lever instead of a key. a

I have not attempted to illustrate or describe various other modifications which I contemplate, as I believe the disclosures made and adaptations shown vwill enable those skilled in the art to which my invention relates to embody or adapt the same as may be desired. I desire, however, to be understood as claiming my improvements specifically in the form illustrated as well as broadly within the-scope of the appended claims. 7

Having thus described myinvention, what. I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is: r

1. In atemporary binder, the combina tion of the covers,- one of said covers having a chamber therein provided with an inner wall having a longitudinal slot therein, binding strips extending between the. covers, a cross bar for said binding strips arranged within said cover chamber and provided with a finger piece disposed through said slot, the other ends of said binding strips being connected to the other cover, a chambered adjustable member through which said binding strips are arranged for longitudinal adjustment, disposed within said cover chamber, a binding strip clamping cam rod journged in said adjustable member to permit axial movement, pinions on said rod, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, a toothed locking member on said rod, a coacting locking pin carried by said adjustable member, said locking member being adapted to be engaged and disengaged by the longitudinal movement of said rod, a spring for holding said rod in locked position, and slotted guide plates for said adjustable member engaging the ends of said rod, said rod being adapted to be manipulated to release said locking member and to rotate the rod from the outside of the cover by means of a key.

21 In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein, binding strips extending between the covers, a chambered adjustable member through which said binding strips are arranged for longitudinal adjustment, disposed within said cover chamber, a binding strip clamping cam rod journaled in said adjustable member to permit axial movement, pinions on said rod, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, a toothed locking member on said rod, a coacting locking pin carried by said adjustable member, said locking member being adapted to be engaged and disengaged by the longitudinal movement of said rod, a spring for holding said rod in locked position, and slotted guide plates for said adjustable member engaging the ends of said rod, said rod being adapted to be manipulated to release said locking member and to rotate the rod from the outside of the cover by means of a key.

3. In a temporary binder, the combina tion of the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein provided with an inner wall having a longitudinal slot therein, binding strips extending between the covers, a cross bar for said binding strips arranged within said cover chamber and provided with a finger piece disposed through said slot, the other ends of said binding strips being connected to the other cover a chambered adjustable member through which said binding strips are arranged for longitudinal adjustment, disposed within said cover chamber, a binding strip clamping cam rod journaled in said adjustable member, pinions on said rod, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, and slotted guide plates for said adjustable member engaging the ends of said rod.

at. In a temporary binder, the combina tion of the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein provided with an inner wall having a longitudinal slot therein, binding strips extending between the covers, a cross bar for said binding strips arranged within said cover chamber and provided with a finger piece disposed through said slot, the other ends of said binding strips being connected to the other cover, an adjustable member disposed within said cover chamber, a binding strip clamping cam rod journaled on said adjustable member to permit axial movement,- pinions'on said rod, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, a locking member on said rod, a coacting locking pin carried by said adjustable member, said locking member being adapted to be engaged and disengaged by the longitudinal movement of said rod, a spring for holding said rod in locked position, said rod being adapted to be manipulated to release said locking members and to rotate the rOCl from the outside of the cover by means of a key.

5. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein, binding strips extending between the covers, an adjustable member disposed within said cover chamber, a binding strip clamping cam rod journaled on said adjustable member to permit axial movement, pinions on said rod, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, a locking member on said rod, a coacting locking pin carried by said adjustable member, said looking member being adapted to be engaged and disengaged by the longitudinal movement of said rod, a spring for holding said rod in locked position, said rod being adapted to be manipulated to release said locking members and to rotate the rod from the outside of the cover by means of a key.

6. In a temporary binder, the combination of? the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein provided with an inner wall having a longitudinal slot therein, binding strips extending between the covers, a cross bar for said binding strips arranged within said cover chamber and provided with a finger piece disposed through said slot, the other ends of said binding strips being connected to the other cover, an adjustable mem ber disposed within said cover chamber, a binding strip clamping rod journaled on said adjustable member, pinions on said rod, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, and means for actuating said rod.

7. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, binding strips connected to one of the covers, an adjustable member with which said binding strips are associated for longitudinal adjustment carried by the other cover, a binding strip clamping cam member journaled on said adjustable member to permit axial movement, pinions on said cam member, racks on said cover coacting with said pinions, a locking member on said cam member, a coacting locking member carried by said adjustable member, said locking members being adapted to be engaged and disengaged by the longitudinal movement of. said cam member, and a spring for holding said locking members in engaged position, said cam member being adapted to be ma nipulated to release said locking members and to rotate the cam member from the outside of the cover by means of a key.

8. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein provided with an inner wall having a longitudinal slot therein,binda pinion on said binding strip securing men ber, a rack on said cover-coacting with said pinion, and a locking means for said secur mg member.

9. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, a binding strip connected to one of the covers, an ad ustable member w1th which said binding strip is associated'for longitudinal adjustment carried by the other cover, a binding strip clamping cam journaled on said adjustable member, a pinion on said cam, a rack on said cover coacting with said pinion, and means for actuating said cam to clamp and release the binding strip and to apply stress thereto.

10. In a temporary binder, the combina-' tion of the covers, a binding strip connected to one of the covers, an adjustable member with which said binding strip is associated for longitudinal adjustment carried by the other cover, a pinion carried by said adjustable member, a rack on said cover coacting with said pinion, and means for actuating said pinion.

I 11. In a temporary binder, the combination with the covers, a binding strip connected to one of the covers, an adjustable member with which said binding strip is associated for longitudinal adjustment carried by the other cover, a binding strip clamp carriedby said adjustable member, and a rack and pinion means for adjusting said adjustable member.

12. In a temporary binder, the combination with the covers, a binding strip connected to one of the covers, an adjustable member with which said binding strip is associated for longitudinal adjustment carried by the other cover, and a rack and pin ion means for adjusting said adjustable member.

13. In a temporary binder, the combina-' tion of the covers, one of said covers having a chamber therein provided with an inner wall having a longitudinal slot there in, binding strips extending between the covers, a cross bar for said binding strips arranged within said cover chamber and provided with a finger piece disposed through said slot, the other ends of said binding strips being connected to the other cover, an adjustable member with which said binding strips are associated for adjustment disposed within said cover chamber, means for securing said binding strips 7 to, said adjustable member, and means for adjusting said adjustable member, both of said means being adapted to be operated from the outside of the cover.

ment disposed within said cover chamber,

means for securing said binding strips to said adjustable member, and means for adjusting said adjustable member, both of said means being adapted to be operated from the outside of the cover.

15. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, binding strips connected to one of the covers, a cross bar for said binding strips, an adjustable member with which said binding strips are associated for longitudinal adjustmentcarried by the other "cover, means for securing said binding strips to said adjustable member carried thereby, and means. for adjusting said adjustable member to apply stress to said binding strips. e

16. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, binding strips extending between the covers and connected to one of them, a cross bar for said binding strips, an adjustable member with which saidbinding strips are adjustably associated adjustably mountedon the other cover, and means for adjustably securing said binding strips to said adjustable member.

17. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, of a binding strip connected to one of the covers, an adjustable member with which said binding strip is associated for longitudinal adjustment carried by the other cover, a binding strip clamping member carried by said adjustable member, and means for adjusting said adjustable member to apply stress to the binding strip.

18. In a temporary binder, the combination of the covers, a binding strip extending between the covers and connected to one of them, binding strip clamping means, and

, means for adjusting said clamping means adjustably mounted upon the other cover, all coacting for the purpose specified.

19. In a temporary binder, the combination with the covers, a binding strip connected to one of the covers, a binding strip securing and adjusting means comprising an adjustable member carried by the other cover, and means for adjustably securing said binding strip to said adjustable member adapted to be operated from the outside of the cover by means of a key to first secure the binding strip to said member and then to adjust the member to apply stress to the binding strip, said binding strip being freely adjustable when said securing means is released.

20. In a temporary binder, the combination with the covers, a binding strip connected to one of the covers, a binding strip securing and adjusting means comprising an adjustable member carried by the other cover, and means for adjustably securing said binding strip to said adjustable member adapted when actuated t0 first secure the binding strip to said member and then to adjust the member to apply stress to the binding strip, said binding strip being freely adjustable when said securing means is released.

21. A temporary binder comprising clamping members, a binding strip arranged transversely through said clamping members, and a binding strip securing and adjusting means comprising an adjustable member With which said binding strip is as sociated for longitudinal adjustment, means for adjustably securing said binding strip to said adjustable member, and means for adjusting said adjustable member to apply stress to the binding strip.

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two Witnesses.

GEORGE P. WIGGINTON.

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